The Silent Patient
The record-breaking, multimillion copy Sunday Times bestselling thriller and TikTok sensation
What's it about
Ever wondered what drives someone to silence after a shocking act of violence? Get ready to unravel a mystery where the only person who knows the truth refuses to speak. This is your chance to step into the mind of a killer and the therapist obsessed with unlocking her secrets. You'll follow psychotherapist Theo Faber as he takes on a notorious new patient: the famous painter Alicia Berenson, who shot her husband and hasn't spoken since. Discover the dark twists in Alicia’s past and Theo's own troubled history as he pushes the boundaries of his profession to uncover a truth more shocking than you could ever imagine.
Meet the author
Alex Michaelides is the author of the global phenomenon The Silent Patient, a record-breaking, multimillion-copy bestselling thriller that has captivated readers worldwide. A qualified psychotherapist who worked for several years in a secure psychiatric unit, his professional background provided the authentic foundation for his chilling and psychologically complex novels. Michaelides masterfully blends his deep understanding of the human mind with gripping, high-concept plots, establishing himself as a modern master of the psychological thriller.
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